A review by lalasel
The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea by Denis Thériault

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I will always be in love with whatever this author writes. Thériault’s beautiful, beautiful prose and storytelling are traits of a great writer. I just felt the story was slightly flatter than that of in ‘The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman’. Still a great read, though.